Cyprus Times

Silent Crisis in Cuba: Embargo Leads to Scarcity and Desperation

Published February 21, 2026, 14:06
Silent Crisis in Cuba: Embargo Leads to Scarcity and Desperation

Cuba is facing a severe humanitarian crisis due to the tightening of the US embargo imposed by the Trump administration, combined with the collapse of Venezuela and the interruption of oil supplies. The lack of fuel has paralyzed the country, causing shortages of basic goods, food and medicine. Citizens are forced to search for food in garbage, while living conditions are deteriorating dramatically. The Daily Mail's report from Havana describes a deserted city, with power outages and shortages at all levels. Trump's policy, aimed at weakening the Marxist regime, has led to a widespread humanitarian crisis, with millions of Cubans leaving the country.